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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.91, 36,250.28 and 15,655.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.91, 36,250.28 and 15,655.22 is: 21,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.91 : 36,250.28 = 15,655.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.91/36,250.28 = 15,655.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.91x = 36,250.28 × 15,655.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.91x = 567,505,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,505,848.93/26,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.00

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